
A few years ago, I made the choice to eat a gluten-free diet. Within weeks I began to see a significant increase in my energy level (which I need a lot of to keep up with 6 kiddos), improvement in my digestive system, and I just felt good overall. I was only 9 weeks postpartum…
One of my favorite appetizers my mom made when I was growing up was stuffed mushrooms. She usually made it for special occasions so we didn’t get them often. But when she would make them, I would be the first one in the kitchen to grab one hot out of the oven. She rarely ever…
“Peppermint bark after Christmas?” you ask? Well, why not? What else are you going to do when all the decorations are put away (not yet at my house!) and you take down the tree and realize you still have lots of candy canes left hanging on the tree. Don’t throw them out just yet. I…
I remember when I was a kid, I loved Hidden Valley Ranch dressing. After all, ranch dressing makes everything taste better (or is that butter???). I was in love with this dressing…I mean addicted. I remember one night when my cousin slept over, we decided to make a salad after everyone went to bed. We…